Newsroom - Port of Ridgefield

Public Advisory

Public access to the Port of Ridgefield offices has been temporarily suspended as a necessary precaution to protect public health and safety of our citizens, port staff and Commissioners. Rest assured your Port is still open.
The Port staff is working and available by calling 360-887-3873 or emailing us at info@portridgefield.org.

BOATERS or PADDLERS
The port’s boat launch remains OPEN.
Until further notice, please purchase annual use permits at Ridgefield Hardware, 104 N. Main
or Download this form, fill it out and return to the port with your appropriate payment.

As a health precaution due to COVID-19, the restrooms at the port’s boat launch are closed to the public.

If you are going fishing, please check fishing closures with Washington and Oregon state authorities.

PORT ENVISIONS ENHANCED CONNECTIONS, WALKABILITY FOR RIDGEFIELD

DREDGING UPDATE

RAIL OVERPASS UPDATES

Rail Overpass
An Unofficial Groundbreaking

Construction formally began on the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass project on March 23, but an official groundbreaking was cancelled due to coronavirus social distancing policies. Port of Ridgefield’s CEO and Commissioners, however, commemorated the moment at the construction site holding “golden” shovels.

When completed, the rail overpass will provide safe, predictable access between Downtown and the waterfront for motorists and pedestrians. This final project phase includes an aerial span connecting the north and south approach roads built by the port in two earlier phases.

Traffic is expected to be routed onto the overpass by summer 2021. A grand opening celebration and dedication will be held at that time. For more information visit portridgefield.org.

Pictured L-R: Brent Grening, CEO; Scott Hughes, Commission Chair; Bruce Wiseman and Joe Melroy, Commissioners; and Millie, Joe’s dog.